Masseria Acquadolce - Nine Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 18 | Villa in Ruffano
9 Bedroom Villa in Ruffano
An exquisitely restored masseria offering luxury living at its best.
A well known Italian architect has lovingly restored and decorated Masseria Acquadolce to create a super-stylish country residence for his family and friends. It represents all that is best in the new wave of restoration projects in Puglia and the sheer beauty of the internal areas, the repose-inducing pool area, the sensuous gardens and the fabulous service all make for a top-quality experience.
Pasta-making experiences at Masseria Acquadolce
Inside: accommodation at Masseria Acquadolce is all on one floor and spread between the main house, a separate courtyard wing and a poolhouse.
The imposing entrance hall of the main house leads directly to a voluminous, open-plan living and dining area, which features lofty vaulted ceilings, a grand fireplace, and a series of doors opening out onto the gardens, the terraces and the pool area. The living section of this space is furnished with collection of comfy sofas, chairs and poufs, while the dining area boasts a long table topped by a superb chandelier in intricate metalwork.
A door from the dining area opens into the superb, spacious and professionally equipped kitchen. The kitchen opens out on one side to the al fresco dining area beside the pool and on the other to an enclosed courtyard with herb garden.
Masseria Acquadolce's sleeping quarters comprise a total of eight well-proportioned, elegantly furnished double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room (or in the case of one bedroom, an en-suite bathroom). Three of the bedrooms are in the main house: one, accessed from the living room, has doors opening out onto to the pool area, while the other two, accessed from the main entrance hall open onto an internal courtyard. The fourth bedroom is in the poolhouse, which is located about 20 metres from the main house on the opposite side of the pool.
The remaining bedrooms, one double-twin and three doubles, all with en-suite shower rooms, are located in the separate courtyard wing - the converted stables - situated about 10m-15m from the main house. There is also a massage room in this wing and an in-villa masseuse is available on request.
Outside: Masseria Acquadolce is set on a private estate of six hectares. The focal point of the al fresco areas is, without doubt, the extensive terraces and gardens of the pool area, accessed from the living and dining area and the kitchen. Pride of place is given to the a superb, generously proportioned square pool, which may be admired from the stylish sun loungers and comfortable outdoor furniture that surrounds it.
Meals are generally taken at the dreamy, jasmine-scented al fresco dining area, which is served the internal and external kitchens (this latter equipped with a barbecue). The surrounding grounds also feature a small olive grove, some shaded lawns, a boules area, and two courtyards, one between the main house and the converted stable wing, the other next to the kitchen.
Last but not least, an external flight of steps takes one up to a large roof terrace, furnished for lounging and offering panoramic views over the grounds and the surrounding countryside. This is a great spot for an aperitif, with Moroccan lanterns creating a magical atmosphere in the evening.
Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.
The owner's dogs live in a secure area on the grounds.
Cats may be seen in the villa grounds. However, they will not enter the house unless encouraged to do so.
Masseria Acquadolce is set in the gentle Salento countryside, surrounded by centuries-old olive groves and woods. The area is dotted with charming rural towns such as Taurisano, Ugento, Miggiano and Specchia, in each of which you will find local markets, restaurants, some lovely architecture and a sense of the simple life. The sandy beaches of the Ionian coast are a short drive away past Ugento, and you may choose between free beaches and some stylish lidos.
The baroque jewel of Lecce is less than an hour's drive to the north, and is a great day out for anyone interested in Italian art and architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Further south, the "turn of the century" resort town of Leuca, right on the "heel" of Italy, with its Liberty villas is also well worth a visit. Meanwhile, a short drive to the northwest will take you to the fortified island town of Gallipoli, with its lovely old centre, its sea-front fish restaurants and a gently bustling atmosphere.
Arrival details will be confirmed by The Thinking Traveller after your villa is confirmed.
The Thinking Traveller can organise transfers and car hire and an agent will be in touch with you once your villa is confirmed.
Masseria Acquadolce - Nine Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 18 is located in Ruffano. Masseria Acquadolce - Nine Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 18 provides accommodation, featuring TV, Private Pool, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Villa features TV, Private Pool, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Masseria Acquadolce - Nine Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 18 has 9 Bedrooms , 9 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 18 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ruffano has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Ruffano, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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9 bathrooms
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9 bedrooms
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Free breakfast available
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Fireplace
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Smart TV
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Unit size: 10764 sq ft (1000 sq m)
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English
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WiFi available
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Private pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number it075064b400039435 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
